April Showers Garden Bliss

Name: April Showers Garden Bliss
Total time: 2 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: cocktail
Ingredients: null 12 medium cucumber peeled and chopped; null 1 stalk of celery; null 34 basil leaves; null 1 12 oz homemade lavender syrup made by boiling water sugar and dried lavender and then cooling; null 1 oz lemon juice; null sparkling water to top; null ice cubes; null optional garnish thin cucumber slice a sprig of lavender or a celery stalk

Invigorating and refreshing mocktail with fresh spring vegetables

AI Cocktail Info

Serving : 1 cocktail

ABV

5%*

Calories

100*

Net Carbs

8g*

Ingredients:

12 medium cucumber peeled and chopped

1 stalk of celery

34 basil leaves

1 12 oz homemade lavender syrup made by boiling water sugar and dried lavender and then cooling

1 oz lemon juice

sparkling water to top

ice cubes

optional garnish thin cucumber slice a sprig of lavender or a celery stalk

AI Request:An original mocktail that represents April rain and fresh vegetables

*Estimated by AI - may vary

Instructions

Description: April Showers Garden Bliss is an invigorating and refreshing mocktail that embodies the essence of April's unpredictable rain showers and the bounty of fresh spring vegetables. It's a delightful blend of crisp cucumber, vibrant celery, and aromatic herbs balanced with a homemade lavender syrup, giving a nod to the early blooms. The addition of sparkling water mimics the gentle fizz of rain, while a splash of lemon adds a touch of brightness reminiscent of the sun peering through the clouds. This drink is perfect for sipping as you welcome the rejuvenating spirit of spring. Ingredients: - 1/2 medium cucumber, peeled and chopped - 1 stalk of celery - 3-4 fresh basil leaves - 1 1/2 oz homemade lavender syrup (made by boiling water, sugar, and dried lavender and then cooling) - 1 oz fresh lemon juice - Sparkling water to top - Ice cubes - Optional garnish: thin cucumber slice, a sprig of lavender, or a celery stalk Instructions: 1. In a shaker, muddle the chopped cucumber, celery, and basil leaves to release their flavors. 2. Add the homemade lavender syrup and lemon juice to the muddled mixture. 3. Fill the shaker with ice cubes and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds. 4. Strain the mixture into a highball glass filled with fresh ice cubes, ensuring that the vegetable bits are left behind. 5. Gently top with sparkling water. 6. Stir lightly to combine. 7. Garnish with a thin cucumber slice curled around the inside of the glass, a sprig of lavender, or a celery stalk if desired. Glass: Highball glass April Showers Garden Bliss is a beautiful mocktail to enjoy any time of the day, offering a burst of garden freshness and an elegant presentation that pays homage to the beauty of April's rain and fresh produce.

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